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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.08, 905.45 and 257.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.08, 905.45 and 257.72 is: 386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.08 : 905.45 = 257.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.08/905.45 = 257.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.08x = 905.45 × 257.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.08x = 233,346.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,346.76/604.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.28

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